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M88 NRT

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests31 (29 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.5%

Mileage

43,911 mi
Last recorded43,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 NRT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

29 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 43,911 miles

Front washer bottle frozen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 42,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 41,844 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 41,844 miles

Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 38,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 39,986 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 37,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,911 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 36,784 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 36,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 35,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 34,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,186 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 31,971 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,794 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 27,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,563 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,514 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 12,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 9,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,167 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 7,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 6,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 4,148 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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M88 NRT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.5%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M88 NRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M88 NRT registered?

M88 NRT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is M88 NRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 NRT shows 31 tests with a 93.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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